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The Hunley

Address: 1250 Supply St., Old Charleston Naval Base, Charleston, SC, 29405 | Map It
Phone: 843/743-4865 Ext. 10; 877/448-6539 for tour reservations
www.hunley.org

Category: Military Sites
Location: North of Broad

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Fodor's Review:

The Hunley became the world's first successful submarine when it was built for the Confederacy in 1864, and then suddenly disappeared into the depths of the sea. Lost for over a century, it was found in 1995 off the coast of Sullivan's Island and raised in 2000. It is being preserved and excavated in a 90,000-gallon tank. A full military funeral with honors was given in 2000 for those men that perished aboard. Tour tickets can be ordered in advance online or on the phone, but you have to pay a service charge.

Cost: $12
Open: Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5

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